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Old 03-31-2009 | 08:28 AM
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Anyone had personal experience with the 3M brand Clear Bra in regards to yellowish discoloration that can show on white?

On my last pearl white car I had to remove the clear protective stickers near the back fenders within 1 year bacause of this problem - don't know the brand.

Would hate to fork over $600 and have the front half of the car turn yellow...

Considering applying this to front bumper and fenders, hood, and mirrors...

Also open to any feedback/experiences with the 3M Clear Bra in general.
Old 03-31-2009 | 08:34 AM
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Old 03-31-2009 | 09:55 AM
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if you get it done at a certified 3m place then if it cracks or turns yellow there is a 5 year warranty on it and they will fix it.
Old 04-01-2009 | 11:23 AM
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I had the 3M clear bra applied to my wife's white Acura over three years ago. The clear bra still looks good and I don't see any yellowing. Hope it will stay this way. Had it also put on my other cars, one of them is red, the other yellow (4years ago). I guess not the best colors to see if the film is yellow.
(I've noticed you're in the NE Ohio area, are you having Blockachip do yours? They did my cars, I'm in Akron)

BTW, my first post!!!

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Old 04-01-2009 | 04:20 PM
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Glad to hear that it has not discolored after 3 years.

How about the shine though? Does it look flat or dull compared to the rest of the car? I have only seen photos online and it is hard to tell.

Does the 3M material get chip spots after a while? Can you still get chips in the paint -outside of a big rock hitting your hood?

I live in North Canton and the only certified installer (that I found) is Rick's Auto Accents in Akron. He does Lexus's for Lexus of Akron.
Old 04-06-2009 | 07:31 AM
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no, that's the amazing thing about this stuff. You never really see any chips or spots unless you get a larger stone, those may a leave a mark in the film.
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